Black SeaMOSCOW, Jan 23 Fire breaks out on a Comoros-flagged tanker in the Black Sea , the crew, consisting of Russians, was evacuated, RIA Novosti was told in emergency services.
"In the Black Sea, five kilometers from Cape "Iron Horn" at 00.10 on January 23, the tanker Almuntazah caught fire under the flag of the Comoros, belonging to the UK. There are more than 700 tons of fuel oil on board,» the message says.
There were no casualties, seven Russians were evacuated to the British tugboat under the flag of Moldova. Two multifunctional rescue vessels «Rescuer Demidov» and «Mercury». During the initial visual inspection, slight smoke was observed. At present, the vessel is at anchorage, deck lighting, navigation lights and a generator are in working order. According to the crew, the engine compartment is closed, there are automatic fire extinguishing systems. As of 06:00 Moscow time, there are no visual signs of a fire. The issue is being worked out with the shipowner about boarding the emergency party on the ship. 27 people and 3 pieces of equipment were involved in the firefighting.